The Egyptian–American joint military exercise Bright Star 2025 continues with the participation of 44 brotherly and friendly nations. The exercise is being conducted at Mohamed Naguib Military Base and across several naval and air bases, and will run until 10 September 2025 after its launch on 30 August.

The activities included the execution of multiple live-fire exercises from various firing positions, as well as a series of situational training exercise (STX) covering counter-improvised explosive devices (C-IED), first aid and medical evacuation of casualties, and counter–unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS). A command post exercise (CPX) was also conducted to exchange expertise and information and to enhance decision-making and planning capabilities.

Participating forces carried out a number of field training exercises (FTX), which included air force sorties to train on aerial combat operations with the aim of achieving joint air superiority, the Egyptian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

The naval forces executed a range of training missions, including visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) on a suspected vessel, and trained on chemical decontamination procedures for forces.

The General Command of the Armed Forces continues to organize and plan the various training activities meticulously, ensuring effective coordination among all participating nations to maximize the benefits of the exercise, which is regarded as one of the largest joint land, naval, and air exercises in the region.

Involving over 8,000 troops from 14 countries, with an additional 30 states participating as observers, Bright Star 2025 reinforces multinational military cooperation. It remains one of the region’s largest and most comprehensive joint land, naval, and air exercises. (Source & Photo © Egyptian Ministry of Defense)